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The 32-year-old was arrested by Leicestershire Police but is being quizzed by British Transport Police.

A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Police said: “We assisted the BTP with the incident.

“We arrested a 32-year-old man and he is being interviewed by the BTP about the incident.”

A British Transport Police spokeswoman said: “Anyone who witnessed what happened is asked to get in touch by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 239 of 20/09/2017.”

Leon Harris, 32, of no fixed abode, has been charged in connection with the incident. He is accused of one count of obstructing the railway and one count of communicating false information alleging the presence of a bomb. He is due to appear before Leicester Magistrates’ Court today.